A close look at the newly recognised UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in Vietnam
A close look at the newly recognised UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in Vietnam

VOV.VN - The UNESCO World Heritage Committee has recognised the Yen Tu – Vinh Nghiem, Con Son, Kiep Bac Complex spanning three localities - Quang Ninh, Bac Giang, and Hai Phong – as a World Cultural Heritage Site.

A close look at the newly recognised UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in Vietnam
E-commerce bridges the gap as highland markets go digital
E-commerce bridges the gap as highland markets go digital

VOV.VN - Ethnic minority people in mountainous areas are increasingly proactive in applying e-commerce to promote and sell their specialty products, contributing to income growth and local economic development.

E-commerce bridges the gap as highland markets go digital
Traditional costume of Vietnam in the spotlight in London
Traditional costume of Vietnam in the spotlight in London

VOV.VN - Amidst the vibrant and modern life of London in the UK, images of Vietnamese people joining in a traditional Vietnamese costume parade held in the British capital, has created truly beautiful and touching moments.

Traditional costume of Vietnam in the spotlight in London
Solemn Kathina Robe Offering ritual of the Khmer recreated in Hanoi
Solemn Kathina Robe Offering ritual of the Khmer recreated in Hanoi

VOV.VN - The Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism on the outskirts of Hanoi has recently hosted a solemn re-enactment of the Kathina Robe Offering ritual, a sacred Theravada Buddhist ceremony observed by the Khmer ethnic community, with origins tracing back to the time of the Buddha.

Solemn Kathina Robe Offering ritual of the Khmer recreated in Hanoi
People commemorate late Party leader Nguyen Phu Trong on first death anniversary
People commemorate late Party leader Nguyen Phu Trong on first death anniversary

VOV.VN - Vietnamese people from across the country on July 8 paid tribute to late Party leader Nguyen Phu Trong at his hometown in Lai Da village and at his final resting place in Mai Dich Cemetery in Hanoi on his first death anniversary.

People commemorate late Party leader Nguyen Phu Trong on first death anniversary
A glimpse into the unique conical hat market of Chuong village
A glimpse into the unique conical hat market of Chuong village

VOV.VN - Located on the outskirts of Hanoi, the 300-year-old conical hat market of Chuong village, Thanh Oai district, attracts plenty of people keen to explore the ways of making hats and seek special souvenirs as gifts.

A glimpse into the unique conical hat market of Chuong village
Resilient vitality of emerged and submerged features in the Spratly archipelago
Resilient vitality of emerged and submerged features in the Spratly archipelago

VOV.VN - On both the low-tide elevations (submerged features) and naturally formed islands (emerged features) of the Spratly Archipelago, the vibrant greenery of plants and flowers stands as a symbol of resilience against harsh weather conditions and reflects the unwavering determination of naval soldiers to overcome adversity.

Resilient vitality of emerged and submerged features in the Spratly archipelago
Exploring Tam Tien fish market at dawn in Da Nang
Exploring Tam Tien fish market at dawn in Da Nang

VOV.VN - Tam Tien fish market in central Da Nang city offers a one-of-a-kind experience during the early morning hours, drawing travellers and photographers alike with its vibrant coastal charm.

Exploring Tam Tien fish market at dawn in Da Nang
Mobile police officers head for Hanoi for National Day parade rehearsal
Mobile police officers head for Hanoi for National Day parade rehearsal

VOV.VN - As many as 566 officers of Ho Chi Minh City's Southeast Mobile Police Regiment have arrived in Hanoi to begin preparations for a grand military parade and civic procession marking the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2, 1945 – 2025).

Mobile police officers head for Hanoi for National Day parade rehearsal
Bat Nha bell ritual echoes at over 18,000 pagodas to pray for national peace
Bat Nha bell ritual echoes at over 18,000 pagodas to pray for national peace

VOV.VN - At 6 a.m. on July 1, Bat Nha bells and drums, a sacred Buddhist ritual symbolising “prajna” or transcendent wisdom, rang out simultaneously at more than 18,000 pagodas across Vietnam, marking a moment of nationwide prayer for peace and prosperity as the two-tier local government model officially comes into effect.

Bat Nha bell ritual echoes at over 18,000 pagodas to pray for national peace
Leaders fan out across localities to announce major administrative restructuring
Leaders fan out across localities to announce major administrative restructuring

VOV.VN - Party and State leaders of Vietnam on June 30 fanned out across major provinces and cities to announce a sweeping administrative restructuring initiative, marking a significant milestone in the country’s ongoing efforts to streamline governance at the grassroots-level.

Leaders fan out across localities to announce major administrative restructuring
All eyes on Vietnam as two-tier local government system unveiled
All eyes on Vietnam as two-tier local government system unveiled

VOV.VN - Vietnam officially announced the implementation of a two-tier local government model on June 30, a landmark move that is expected to enhance efficiency, reduce redundancy, and pave the way for more responsive local governance.

All eyes on Vietnam as two-tier local government system unveiled
Celebrities walk the red carpet in glamorous outfits at DANAFF III
Celebrities walk the red carpet in glamorous outfits at DANAFF III

VOV.VN - The third Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF III) opened in Da Nang City on June 29 evening, drawing a star-studded lineup from across Asia and Vietnam.

Celebrities walk the red carpet in glamorous outfits at DANAFF III
Summer in Hue, from sea breeze to mountain mist
Summer in Hue, from sea breeze to mountain mist

VOV.VN - Central Hue city offers the perfect summer escape from the sea breeze at Loc Binh, cool streams in Nam Dong, and sweeping views atop Bach Ma, to tranquil paddling along the Perfume River and the cultural charm of A Luoi.

Summer in Hue, from sea breeze to mountain mist
Vietnamese Prime Minister’s working trip to China in the spotlight
Vietnamese Prime Minister’s working trip to China in the spotlight

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Tianjin and made a working visit to China from June 24 a 26 at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President Borge Brende.

Vietnamese Prime Minister’s working trip to China in the spotlight
Miss Supranational 2025 honours global cultures through costume competition
Miss Supranational 2025 honours global cultures through costume competition

VOV.VN - The Top 60 finalists wowed judges and fans alike during the national costume competition on June 26, a highlight of Miss Supranational 2025 now underway in Poland.

Miss Supranational 2025 honours global cultures through costume competition
Parade units begin first rehearsal for 80th National Day celebration
Parade units begin first rehearsal for 80th National Day celebration

VOV.VN - The first rehearsal for a large-scale military parade and civic procession marking the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2, 1945 – 2025) took place at Mieu Mon National Training Centre No. 4 in Hanoi on June 25.

Parade units begin first rehearsal for 80th National Day celebration
Tra Ly lotus pond – a hidden gem in Quang Nam
Tra Ly lotus pond – a hidden gem in Quang Nam

VOV.VN - Nestled in Duy Son commune, Duy Xuyen district of Quang Nam province, Tra Ly lotus pond remains a relatively untouched destination.

Tra Ly lotus pond – a hidden gem in Quang Nam
Earning their salt – the grueling life of salt makers in Nam Dinh
Earning their salt – the grueling life of salt makers in Nam Dinh

VOV.VN - Salt farmers in northern Nam Dinh province truly earn their salt under the scorching sun every day between June and August, as they toil away on the fields, relying on the weather and their hands to make a living.

Earning their salt – the grueling life of salt makers in Nam Dinh
Overview of the 19th National Press Awards Ceremony in Hanoi
Overview of the 19th National Press Awards Ceremony in Hanoi

VOV.VN - The 19th National Press Awards Ceremony was solemnly held on June 21 in Hanoi, honoring 128 outstanding journalistic works, including 13 first, 27 second, 49 third and 39 consolation prizes.

Overview of the 19th National Press Awards Ceremony in Hanoi
Senior leaders attend ceremony marking 100 years of Vietnamese revolutionary press
Senior leaders attend ceremony marking 100 years of Vietnamese revolutionary press

VOV.VN - The Party Central Committee’s Commission for Information, Education and Mass Mobilisation, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and the Vietnam Journalists’ Association on June 21 co-hosted a ceremony in Hanoi to mark the centennial anniversary of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press Day (1925–2025).

Senior leaders attend ceremony marking 100 years of Vietnamese revolutionary press
VOV engages audience with interactive exhibits at 2025 National Press Festival
VOV engages audience with interactive exhibits at 2025 National Press Festival

VOV.VN - The Voice of Vietnam (VOV) booth has stood out as a major attraction at the ongoing 2025 National Press Festival in Hanoi, drawing large crowds of readers, listeners, media professionals, and visitors eager to explore, engage, and interact.

VOV engages audience with interactive exhibits at 2025 National Press Festival
Where the Perfume River meets five bridges in harmony of past and present
Where the Perfume River meets five bridges in harmony of past and present

VOV.VN - For generations, the gentle Perfume River has symbolised Hue and inspired countless works of poetry, music, and art. Its bridges are more than transport links; they are historical witnesses and striking features of the former imperial city's cultural landscape.

Where the Perfume River meets five bridges in harmony of past and present
Golden shower trees in full bloom around West Lake
Golden shower trees in full bloom around West Lake

VOV.VN - As summer arrives, golden shower trees (Cassia fistula) burst into brilliant yellow bloom along the streets surrounding Hanoi’s West Lake, capturing the attention of both locals and visitors.

Golden shower trees in full bloom around West Lake
Eye-catching fireworks performances by China and Canada make DIFF 2025 a visual feast
Eye-catching fireworks performances by China and Canada make DIFF 2025 a visual feast

VOV.VN - All 10,000 seats along the Han River were filled to capacity on June 14 evening as spectators gathered to witness a dazzling fireworks display from Canada and China at the third competition night of the 2025 Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF 2025) themed The Path of Unity.

Eye-catching fireworks performances by China and Canada make DIFF 2025 a visual feast
Harvest season transforms Hanoi’s outskirts into a living canvas
Harvest season transforms Hanoi’s outskirts into a living canvas

VOV.VN - The harvest season on the outskirts of Hanoi resembles a colourful countryside painting, adorned with the golden hue of ripened rice, the blue of the sky, the white of drifting clouds, and the radiant smiles of farmers during the harvest days.

Harvest season transforms Hanoi’s outskirts into a living canvas
Step into the loom: A hands-on experience in Nha Xa silk weaving
Step into the loom: A hands-on experience in Nha Xa silk weaving

VOV.VN - Located in Mac Nam commune of Ha Nam province, about 70km away from the capital city of Hanoi, Nha Xa Silk Weaving Village is one of Vietnam’s oldest and most renowned traditional silk-weaving villages, second only to Van Phuc Silk Weaving Village in Hanoi.

Step into the loom: A hands-on experience in Nha Xa silk weaving
Lithuania President Gitanas Nauseda’s Vietnam visit in the spotlight
Lithuania President Gitanas Nauseda’s Vietnam visit in the spotlight

VOV.VN - President of Lithuania Gitanas Nauseda and First Lady Diana Nausediene pay an official visit to Vietnam on June 11 - 12 at the invitation of President Luong Cuong.

Lithuania President Gitanas Nauseda’s Vietnam visit in the spotlight
Warm reception for Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda in Hanoi
Warm reception for Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda in Hanoi

VOV.VN - State President Luong Cuong hosted an official welcome ceremony for Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi on June 12.

Warm reception for Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda in Hanoi
President Luong Cuong holds phone talks with RoK counterpart
President Luong Cuong holds phone talks with RoK counterpart

VOV.VN - State President Luong Cuong held phone talks with his counterpart from the Republic of Korea (RoK) Lee Jae-myung on June 12 morning in Hanoi.

President Luong Cuong holds phone talks with RoK counterpart